Downloader.KRI

It allows to get into the affected computer.
It generates a large amount of network traffic activity with the consequent consumption of bandwidth.
It downloads files from several websites.
It does not spread automatically using its own means.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

Oct. 3, 2006

Detection updated on:

Oct. 3, 2006

Statistics

No

Proactive protection:

Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

Downloader.KRI is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.

In the local network:
it generates a large amount of network activity and consumes bandwidth.

Downloader.KRI accesses several websites to download files, which it then runs. These can be any type of file, although they are normally malware.

Downloader.KRI does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.